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How to get fromSwindon to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4h 29m
    £51–87

  2. Drive 159.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Manchestercar car 159.9 mi
    2h 56m
    £40–57

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3h 29m
    £104–350

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    6h 55m
    £48–119

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    5h 25m
    £69–177

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4h 15m
    £114–229

Swindon to Manchester by bus

Calendar106Weekly Buses
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Fleming Way to Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 55m.

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